Social benefits of living in the metaverse: The relationships among social presence, supportive interaction, social self-efficacy, and feelings of loneliness
HJ Oh, J Kim, JJC Chang, N Park, S Lee - Computers in Human Behavior, 2023 - Elsevier
In the context of South Korea, the present study investigated the social benefits of utilizing
the two popular metaverse platforms, Roblox and Zepeto. Focusing on young generations …
the two popular metaverse platforms, Roblox and Zepeto. Focusing on young generations …
Health communication research in the digital age: A systematic review
Y Hu - Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
There has been an increased interest in the use of information technology for health and
health care delivery. This systematic review examines patterns and trends of research …
health care delivery. This systematic review examines patterns and trends of research …
Effective learning design of game-based 3D virtual language learning environments for special education students
YJ Lan, IYT Hsiao, MF Shih - Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 2018 - JSTOR
This current study aimed at creating a 3D virtual environment on Second Life particularly for
special education students to enhance their first language, Mandarin, learning in vocabulary …
special education students to enhance their first language, Mandarin, learning in vocabulary …
[HTML][HTML] On conducting ethically sound psychological science in the metaverse.
As the next generation of the internet, the metaverse is an immersive three-dimensional (3D)
world that incorporates both physical and virtual environments. The metaverse affords …
world that incorporates both physical and virtual environments. The metaverse affords …
The buffering effects of using avatars in synchronous video conference-based online learning on students' concerns about interaction and negative emotions
Avatar use has been proposed as a method to address students' social anxiety and
hesitancy to interact with other people in synchronous online environments. Nonetheless …
hesitancy to interact with other people in synchronous online environments. Nonetheless …
Media as powerful coping tools to recover from social exclusion experiences? A systematic review on need restoration and emotion regulation through using media
Socially excluded individuals often use media to cope with their feelings of loneliness,
restore threatened needs, and regulate their emotions. However, social exclusion …
restore threatened needs, and regulate their emotions. However, social exclusion …
'Why are we an ignored group?'Mainstream educational experiences and current life satisfaction of adults on the autism spectrum from an online survey
S Parsons - International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Adults on the autism spectrum are significantly under-represented in research on
educational interventions and support, such that little is known about their views and …
educational interventions and support, such that little is known about their views and …
Receiving aphasia intervention in a virtual environment: the participants' perspective
Background: Digital technology is making an increasing contribution to aphasia therapy.
However, applications of virtual reality are rare. EVA Park is a virtual island developed with …
However, applications of virtual reality are rare. EVA Park is a virtual island developed with …
Is it Part of Me? Exploring Experiences of Inclusive Avatar Use For Visible and Invisible Disabilities in Social VR
K Angerbauer, P Van Wagoner, T Halach… - The 26th International …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Social Virtual Reality (VR) platforms have surged in popularity in recent years, including
among people with disabilities (PWD). Previous research has documented accessibility …
among people with disabilities (PWD). Previous research has documented accessibility …
The Impact of Virtual Reality Assisted Listening Instruction on English as a Foreign Language Learners' Comprehension and Perceptions.
M Rahimi, M Aghabarari - International Journal of Technology in Education, 2024 - ERIC
Virtual Reality (VR) as an interactive, illustrative, and immersive learning environment has
ample opportunities for the development of language skills. Despite a growing literature on …
ample opportunities for the development of language skills. Despite a growing literature on …